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Regular City Council Minutes - 06/16/03 Minutes -Page 31 conducted during reasonable hours when. the public could be in attendance or viewing at home. Mayor Kysylyczyn responded to Mr. Sands' comments regarding the amount of time allowed for public comment. Mr. Sands' second comment was cautioning the Council from entering into the MOU, opining that its language was too vague. Mr. Sands further opined that by entering into the MOU, the City was making a commitment to support this project and the development. Mr. Sands voiced his opposition to this particular project and the City's consideration of using either Tax Increment Financing (TIF) or Eminent Domain. Mayor Kysylyczyn attempted to pinpoint Mr. Sands' interpretation of MOU language as it related to his comments; with Mr. Sands maintaining his stance. Councilmember Klausing concurred with Mr. Sands' comments regarding the length of the Council meeting, and the City's involvement with the MOU. Dr. Richard verHagen, 176 South Owasso Boulevard Dr. VerHagen requested that the meeting move forward. Ev Senty, 3059 Fairview Avenue Ms. Senty suggested that everyone was getting tired and cranky, and needed to step back. Ms. Senty spoke against the consideration of a retail chain in the project, particularly "big box retail;" and asked that the Council remember that there was a neighborhood in existence, and to take that into consideration when making decisions regarding the project. Ms. Sente also asked for the. notification process regarding public meetings on this project. Mr. Welsh reviewed the notification process. Tim Kotecki, 3078 Mount Ridge Road Mr. Kotecki opined that the amount of retail space proposed is too excessive, and that .the City doesn't need that much retail space, suggesting a better use for the land;